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Recently I have had a number of people requesting that I allow child avatars at friends-grid and I want to discuss this openly and honestly.
It is not my place to try and push my morals and values upon others....however, as a grid owner, it is my place to learn the laws of every country involved. In this situation, I need to understand the Child pornography laws of not only where our servers are located, but I also had to research and learn the laws of every country we have residents and guests from. We currently have residents from 30 countries and guests from another 35. People who say "laws dont apply " are incorrect on this subject. You may have servers in one country.....but all the laws of your resident's countries come into play also.
A good thing to remember is that because you have gotten away with something for 10 years does not make it legal. You may never get caught....and then again.....somebody with a grudge may turn you in.
I want to point out a recent post by Jerralyn Franzic . Jerralyn showed the cutest childs outfit ever! ....and she also made the wisest statement ...."I don't understand the hatred towards child avis in Open Sim. Sure, they shouldn't engage in adult activities and maybe not hang in Adult sims but otherwise, what's the problem?" Personally I would love to see kids riding ponies at my farm....and having fun being mermaids. If everyone in child avi were to abide by Jerralyn's statement, there would not be an issue.
However, lets talk about reality. Not all child avis are simply riding ponies and playing in the water. The simple truth is that many (not all) of these child avis are having sex. Some grids use this to boost their traffic. In some countries, including US, the graphic illustration of a child online having sex is 100% illegal. You see, it does not matter if the person behind the computer is 12 or 52......the visual computer generated depiction of a child (child avatar) involved in sex is very illegal in a number of countries. 18 U.S.C. § 2252 Many people will say their countries are different....and this is stupid. I did not make laws........but I need to abide by them. Before people jump on this and criticize me ....I would suggest you read the laws of your country....your servers country...and the laws of all your residents or guests. There are many misinformed people on this subject. I am not saying the laws are right or wrong......but learn the laws.....then comment. You need to learn laws for your servers country...and all your guests countries. This post is not about morals......it is about laws....of all the countries involved.
I have spent over 200 hours reading international laws. Some countries allow things that others do not. However, you have to consider all the laws because of guests.
In closing....do I hate kids and kids avis......nooooooo. I would love to be able to allow them to come to friends grid. However, this is a less than perfect world in which we live, and I have to look at the potential liability of allowing those child avis. Because of that, Child avis are not allowed on friends-grid......no exceptions! I am sad....because there are some wonderful people in kids avis that I do not get to have visit.
Friends-grid is an Adult community and we are looking for adults, with adult avi's who want to make this their main opensim home.
It is not my place to try and push my morals and values upon others....however, as a grid owner, it is my place to learn the laws of every country involved. In this situation, I need to understand the Child pornography laws of not only where our servers are located, but I also had to research and learn the laws of every country we have residents and guests from. We currently have residents from 30 countries and guests from another 35. People who say "laws dont apply " are incorrect on this subject. You may have servers in one country.....but all the laws of your resident's countries come into play also.
A good thing to remember is that because you have gotten away with something for 10 years does not make it legal. You may never get caught....and then again.....somebody with a grudge may turn you in.
I want to point out a recent post by Jerralyn Franzic . Jerralyn showed the cutest childs outfit ever! ....and she also made the wisest statement ...."I don't understand the hatred towards child avis in Open Sim. Sure, they shouldn't engage in adult activities and maybe not hang in Adult sims but otherwise, what's the problem?" Personally I would love to see kids riding ponies at my farm....and having fun being mermaids. If everyone in child avi were to abide by Jerralyn's statement, there would not be an issue.
However, lets talk about reality. Not all child avis are simply riding ponies and playing in the water. The simple truth is that many (not all) of these child avis are having sex. Some grids use this to boost their traffic. In some countries, including US, the graphic illustration of a child online having sex is 100% illegal. You see, it does not matter if the person behind the computer is 12 or 52......the visual computer generated depiction of a child (child avatar) involved in sex is very illegal in a number of countries. 18 U.S.C. § 2252 Many people will say their countries are different....and this is stupid. I did not make laws........but I need to abide by them. Before people jump on this and criticize me ....I would suggest you read the laws of your country....your servers country...and the laws of all your residents or guests. There are many misinformed people on this subject. I am not saying the laws are right or wrong......but learn the laws.....then comment. You need to learn laws for your servers country...and all your guests countries. This post is not about morals......it is about laws....of all the countries involved.
I have spent over 200 hours reading international laws. Some countries allow things that others do not. However, you have to consider all the laws because of guests.
In closing....do I hate kids and kids avis......nooooooo. I would love to be able to allow them to come to friends grid. However, this is a less than perfect world in which we live, and I have to look at the potential liability of allowing those child avis. Because of that, Child avis are not allowed on friends-grid......no exceptions! I am sad....because there are some wonderful people in kids avis that I do not get to have visit.
Friends-grid is an Adult community and we are looking for adults, with adult avi's who want to make this their main opensim home.
 | Sodasullivan: I think this is the proper way to address this issue Safine. You are setting the rules YOU are comfortable with on YOUR region. I am fine having my region open to everyone as long as they agree to fol... 2 years ago |
When you take the dandelion seed ride to the Valley of Ancient Easters
You will arrive near the lake just beside this leave thrown by a butterfly
Remember the place and once you have completed your visit of the Valley
Sit on the leave for the next ride : destination maple grove and sugar shack
You will arrive near the lake just beside this leave thrown by a butterfly
Remember the place and once you have completed your visit of the Valley
Sit on the leave for the next ride : destination maple grove and sugar shack
Sunday Brunch Blues with DJ Kith on the Bayou Belle every Sunday Morn at 9:00AM (SLT)!!
Region: Bayou Belle at Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues
Event begins: 2024-03-31 09:00 SLT
Added by: Kith Whitehawk
Details:
Get up, grab your breakfast and come on down to The Bayou Belle to chill with DJ Kith & The Tribe for coffee and relaxing blues!! DJ Kith may be a lousy cook but he's a fabulous blues DJ! He's got the blues that will both ease your troubles from the previous week, put a smile on your face and give you the motivation to head into the next! No better way to start your day than with a heaping helping of DJ Kith and some chill blues! See you there!!
wyldwoodbayou.com:8002:Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues
Region: Bayou Belle at Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues
Event begins: 2024-03-31 09:00 SLT
Added by: Kith Whitehawk
Details:
Get up, grab your breakfast and come on down to The Bayou Belle to chill with DJ Kith & The Tribe for coffee and relaxing blues!! DJ Kith may be a lousy cook but he's a fabulous blues DJ! He's got the blues that will both ease your troubles from the previous week, put a smile on your face and give you the motivation to head into the next! No better way to start your day than with a heaping helping of DJ Kith and some chill blues! See you there!!
wyldwoodbayou.com:8002:Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues
Eywa, Tree of Souls
Floating Islands in all kind of colors
Happy Easter!
NEW CLOTHING
SN Bodysuit Alice
Athena & Reborn
Alltime Moneygiver and Luckyshower at Beach
~NO RESELL~
NEW CLOTHING
SN Beachdress Lyra
Athena & Reborn
Alltime Moneygiver and Luckyshower at Beach
~NO RESELL~
I'm not sure my event announcement went out to where everyone will see it so I'm posting it here too:
This isn't the only Milliways club on the HG but there's more than one end of the universe & this is a good one!
Featuring DJs DJTanya Sande, Mathilda Stark, Hazel Ito and myself. If you're interested in adding yourself to the list or if you can help mix drinks (including scripting and animating) comment below or message me inworld. Hope to see you there!
Edit: This is going to be a regular event on Saturdays. Also, if there's enough interest, I may start as early as 10 am so don't wait around for the clock!
This isn't the only Milliways club on the HG but there's more than one end of the universe & this is a good one!
Featuring DJs DJTanya Sande, Mathilda Stark, Hazel Ito and myself. If you're interested in adding yourself to the list or if you can help mix drinks (including scripting and animating) comment below or message me inworld. Hope to see you there!
Edit: This is going to be a regular event on Saturdays. Also, if there's enough interest, I may start as early as 10 am so don't wait around for the clock!
Sonnige Gedanken und fröhliche Momente zu Ostern für Euch
Sunny thoughts and happy moments for you at Easter
| | KarinBecker: Frohe Osterwünsche euch auch sende 2 years ago |
Great Crowd for Easter Weekend!! Happy Easter everyone!!
Live from Rockin' The Blues! It's Saturday Night with DJ Kith! 7:30PM-9PM!
Region: Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues
Event begins: 2024-03-30 19:30 SLT
Added by: Kith Whitehawk
Details:
Blues man DJ Kith continues our Saturday Night Blues Party!! DJ Kith is gonna ROCK OUR HOUSE with the most exciting blues anywhere!! Kith's sets are guaranteed to be fresh and full of surprises, so if you like your blues with an edge... Grab a friend and hop the first gator down to Rockin' the Blues on Wyldwood Bayou Grid! This party will be full of fun, friendship and awesome blues tunes!
wyldwoodbayou.com:8002:Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues
Region: Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues
Event begins: 2024-03-30 19:30 SLT
Added by: Kith Whitehawk
Details:
Blues man DJ Kith continues our Saturday Night Blues Party!! DJ Kith is gonna ROCK OUR HOUSE with the most exciting blues anywhere!! Kith's sets are guaranteed to be fresh and full of surprises, so if you like your blues with an edge... Grab a friend and hop the first gator down to Rockin' the Blues on Wyldwood Bayou Grid! This party will be full of fun, friendship and awesome blues tunes!
wyldwoodbayou.com:8002:Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues
DJ Riker's Saturday Blues Showcase at Rockin' the Blues tonight at 6:00PM!
Region: Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues
Event begins: 2024-03-30 18:00 SLT
Added by: Kith Whitehawk
Details:
Calling all blues lovers! Get ready for a night of smokin' hot blues with DJ Riker at Rockin' the Blues! Riker is a master of the blues, with a deep knowledge of the genre and a knack for keeping the dance floor packed! He'll be spinning your favorite blues from classics to contemporary! Rockin' the Blues is the perfect place to soak up the atmosphere of the blues! Come on down!
wyldwoodbayou.com:8002:Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues
Region: Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues
Event begins: 2024-03-30 18:00 SLT
Added by: Kith Whitehawk
Details:
Calling all blues lovers! Get ready for a night of smokin' hot blues with DJ Riker at Rockin' the Blues! Riker is a master of the blues, with a deep knowledge of the genre and a knack for keeping the dance floor packed! He'll be spinning your favorite blues from classics to contemporary! Rockin' the Blues is the perfect place to soak up the atmosphere of the blues! Come on down!
wyldwoodbayou.com:8002:Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues
Soiree Paques avec Artiste Live a 01h00 OStime
hop://ocean-grid.net:9002/Jazz-Ocean/389/393/27
Bienvenue tout le monde
Maintenant ouverts
The nicest way to reach the Valley of Ancient Easters is taking
the dandelion riding seed at the dock, near landing camp
| | CyberGlo CyberStar: i went here and rode the dandelion seed. I tried to get some chocolate but it was neither buy or copy. A beautiful sim and the dandelion seed ride was amazing! You simply must go here and try it! S... 2 years ago |
Happy Easter from the Valley of Ancient Easters
Where the traditional forms to mold Easter Chocolates
Are preserved in conservatory cottages
Happy Easter to everyone ( from Dabici and Kelso)
May the force be with you!
"2D Wall Texture, Window, Spaceship, https://www.flickr.com/photos/8873441@N06/page9" by CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
Textures Trees & Scripts
our name says it all
Join us at 5 pm grid time for an hour of great fun with a live performance from Steven Strikker.
The Piazza, where great fun and good friends come together.
Drop this link into your map;
http://bridgemere.outworldz.net:8002:Paradise Lagoon
The Piazza, where great fun and good friends come together.
Drop this link into your map;
http://bridgemere.outworldz.net:8002:Paradise Lagoon
DJ Alex comes on fire, guys at 3 pm grid time! with the hottest tunes for everyone to set the mood. Yes! because it's always time to party. What's the reason for it? Well... we are PARTY PEOPLE!
Piazza, where great fun and good friends come together. Drop this link into your map; http://bridgemere.outworldz.net/:8002:Paradise Lagoon
Piazza, where great fun and good friends come together. Drop this link into your map; http://bridgemere.outworldz.net/:8002:Paradise Lagoon
Soiree Paques avec Artiste Live a 01h00 OStime
hop://ocean-grid.net:9002/Jazz-Ocean/389/393/27
Bienvenue tout le monde
Maintenant ouverts
NEW CLOTHING
SN Jumpsuit Kira
Alltime Moneygiver and Luckyshower at Beach
~NO RESELL~
| | KarinBecker: Looks great 2 years ago |
A new region is being born at the GavezDois Art Gallery. It’s called Minimalist Corner.
There will be exhibited works of art made with the basic OpenSIm primitives, arranged in different shapes, colors, textures and movements, in order to create pieces that are aesthetically pleasing to observe.
Although it is still being made, it is already open to the public with the pieces that have already been exhibited.
hg.osgrid.org:80:GavezDois
There will be exhibited works of art made with the basic OpenSIm primitives, arranged in different shapes, colors, textures and movements, in order to create pieces that are aesthetically pleasing to observe.
Although it is still being made, it is already open to the public with the pieces that have already been exhibited.
hg.osgrid.org:80:GavezDois
| | Patinha: All done with love! 2 years ago |
From our grid to yours Barefoot-Dreamers wishes everyone a very Happy Easter
| | Marianna: Blessings to you @Hugabug ❤️ 2 years ago |
Impromptu, Unscheduled 3rd Rock Grid Community Meeting, March 30 2024 @1:00pm grid time.
Location :: hop://grid.3rdrockgrid.com:8002/Community%20Bravo/122/127/...
In case some 3rd Rock Grid residents that may still not be aware that the grid WILL CLOSE ! on May 15 2024 !
Efforts are currently underway to preserve some portions of 3RG and move what we can onto another grid. This hopefully will include as much as possible, however this may also require some additional work on our (current residents) part, to make this transition as seamless as possible. In order to do so it is important if you are interested, that you attend this meeting, and the subsequent weekly meetings now scheduled thru April and part of May 2024
Please note these meetings are for current and or past 3rd Rock Grid residents only, unless you have been specifically invited as a guest speaker then, please attempt to contact your current friend(s) in 3RG and request an invitation.
Thank you.
JayR Cela
Location :: hop://grid.3rdrockgrid.com:8002/Community%20Bravo/122/127/...
In case some 3rd Rock Grid residents that may still not be aware that the grid WILL CLOSE ! on May 15 2024 !
Efforts are currently underway to preserve some portions of 3RG and move what we can onto another grid. This hopefully will include as much as possible, however this may also require some additional work on our (current residents) part, to make this transition as seamless as possible. In order to do so it is important if you are interested, that you attend this meeting, and the subsequent weekly meetings now scheduled thru April and part of May 2024
Please note these meetings are for current and or past 3rd Rock Grid residents only, unless you have been specifically invited as a guest speaker then, please attempt to contact your current friend(s) in 3RG and request an invitation.
Thank you.
JayR Cela
| | JayR Cela: @Safinemahoe2 / thank you very much. 2 years ago |
Hi Everyone :)
I Have created a Playboy Bunny Outfit for Athena Just for you.
You will find it at the TP Point
Be sure to wear your Group Tag ModaPlaza.
Wishing you a Happy Easter from us all at AMV.
I Have created a Playboy Bunny Outfit for Athena Just for you.
You will find it at the TP Point
Be sure to wear your Group Tag ModaPlaza.
Wishing you a Happy Easter from us all at AMV.
| | LeonitasLionheart: Long live Hef, a man who helped many a man evolve into classier men. To appreciate women almost akin to works of art. Sexuality and confidence. How to be a gentleman and treat people with respect. Bri... 2 years ago |
Week 9: Lets get Moving with SF Poser
with out animations we wouldnt be moving. So lets learn how to set up our own sequences
hg.trianon-world.com:18002:Learning Center
10 am Saturdays is when all classes start
with out animations we wouldnt be moving. So lets learn how to set up our own sequences
hg.trianon-world.com:18002:Learning Center
10 am Saturdays is when all classes start
| | LeonitasLionheart: Good job esse. You rock. If knowledge is power; sharing knowledge is divine! 2 years ago |
Winter Wonderland - open all year! @ OMG 2
Great prices on great land! Contact Paela Argus for more details.
https://sunlight-region.com
10 new outfits in store for you now!
All are Legacy Perky or Perky Petite but will fit both bodies.
I am experimenting more with HUDs and my first HUD outfit is in the picture above. Hopefully more clothing with HUDs coming soon! (crosses fingers & toes)
Zoey's Boutique is situated at the fabulous Raven's Peak, here is your limo: ravenspeak.outworldz.net:8002:Raven's Peak
If you like what I'm doing, please pop over often and see what I have in store!
Zoey ♥
All are Legacy Perky or Perky Petite but will fit both bodies.
I am experimenting more with HUDs and my first HUD outfit is in the picture above. Hopefully more clothing with HUDs coming soon! (crosses fingers & toes)
Zoey's Boutique is situated at the fabulous Raven's Peak, here is your limo: ravenspeak.outworldz.net:8002:Raven's Peak
If you like what I'm doing, please pop over often and see what I have in store!
Zoey ♥
Christmas open all year round, why not enjoy Christmas in July or any other month of the year?
Various cute cozy cabins to curl up in front of a fireplace, enjoy treats, or choose from the Christmas smorgasbord. Beautiful landscaping for the discerning photographer. Shop for some custom designs created by the owner.
Enjoy ice skating, hot drinks in the outdoor Cafe. Visit the grand ballroom where gifts abound and be sure to visit Santa's Village.
Various cute cozy cabins to curl up in front of a fireplace, enjoy treats, or choose from the Christmas smorgasbord. Beautiful landscaping for the discerning photographer. Shop for some custom designs created by the owner.
Enjoy ice skating, hot drinks in the outdoor Cafe. Visit the grand ballroom where gifts abound and be sure to visit Santa's Village.
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